Meet fall’s best-kept baking secret 🍁

Published 3 days ago • 1 min read

Hey friends❣️

A bowl of gorgeous red plums on the counter in late August can mean only one thing:

Cardamom Plum Cake

Cardamom is one of those magical spices that doesn’t shout, but once you know it, you can’t forget it. I often use it in place of cinnamon to give favorite baked goods a fall refresh. The taste is hard to pin down~ it's warm and fragrant, with a hint of citrus (it’s what gives Scandinavian pastries their haunting aroma.) Just a pinch can turn a simple cake or cookie into something unforgettable.

Some cardamom faves, clockwise from top left:

Not sure about cardamom? Try baking with half cinnamon and half cardamom!

Orange Cardamom Muffins

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Loved it! A nice upgrade but not too different from the usual mac&cheese. Added dried mustard instead of nutmeg. Next time I’ll experiment with adding Velveeta. I liked baking it in my cast iron frypan. Enhanced the “gourmet-ness” for my men-folk to sit up and notice!

— JOANNE

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Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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